Another Earth: sci-fi mimics reality
Not only has NASA just found the Earth’s ‘twin’, this indie flick also reflects real-life attitudes to exploration of self and space.
When reality is horrific enough
A chilling film about the ‘Bodies in the Barrels’ murders in Australia favours realism over sensation.
There’s nothing Gonzo about this slapstick romcom
Despite the best efforts of both star and director, The Rum Diary does little justice to Hunter S Thompson’s prose.
The Future: toying with the indie formula
In her latest feature, Miranda July barely strays from the staples of indie flicks: quirky sets, handheld cameras and off-beat music.
Hollywood and politics don’t mix
With his new thriller, The Ides of March, George Clooney shows Democrats can be personally flawed, too - just like his film.
Must-reads from the past week
We need to talk
about suspense
Lynne Ramsay's film adaptation of We Need to Talk About Kevin manages to make a school shooting look tedious.
Tyrannosaur: it’s time these class clichés died out
Middle-class charity shop volunteer finds unlikely companion in gruff estate-dweller. How corny can a film get?
Red State: it’s one sermon versus another
Kevin Smith’s darkly humorous horror film is spoiled by tacking on a hamfisted message about American politics.
Warrior: a daft movie with a kick in the tale
It may be a hackneyed promo for mixed martial arts, but Gavin O’Connor’s film still moves you in the end.
A true triumph of style over substance
Combining a cool, kitsch soundtrack, extreme violence and a tooth pick, Drive is a brilliant, profound play upon the action movie.
